Jewish, Deaf and Proud at Historic Chanukah Events
At the first ever Chanukah event for the deaf community in New York, the excitement was silent but palpable.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
Rabbi Avrohom Stolik combines his knowledge of Jewish history and passion of archaeology through the presentation, “Jerusalem Uncovered.”
‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ Presents Biblical Archeological Discoveries
A number of visits to Israel, particularly Jerusalem, have sparked Rabbi Avrohom Stolik‘s interest in archaeology.
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Laws and Customs: Asara B’Teves
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Asara B’Teves for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations and parking meter regulations will be suspended on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1.
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Uber Driver Carjacked at Gunpoint in Crown Heights
Police are searching for a group of four men who ordered a cab on Uber, then carjacked the driver at gunpoint. The incident occurred Monday, at around 12:45 in the afternoon, on Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights.
Not-Stop Chanukah Joy in ‘Simcha’ Monica
The only words that can adequately describe Chanukah in ‘Simcha’ Monica, CA, this year are “a sensational success.”
Large Crowd Turns out for Parenting Workshop
An overwhelming crowd of more than 200 people made their way to the BeShT Center Sunday night to attend a lecture about parenting. The lecture, co-organized by Yeshiva Darchai Menachem, The BeShT, Frankel’s Shul, and The New American Academy, was presented by Mr. Shimon Waronker.
Video: Can Rebuke Be a Blessing in Disguise?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayechi. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Can rebuke be a blessing in disguise?
AGAIN! Bochur Struck by Van Crossing Busy Parkway
Just a day after shocking video revealed a Bochur miraculously escape being run over with just minor injuries, another Bochur attempted to cross busy Eastern Parkway in the middle of the block and was run over by a minivan.
New ISS Photos Shed Light on Israeli Topography
New photos posted on the Facebook page of the International Space Station (ISS) paint a detailed picture of Israeli topography. The photos—taken by NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore, commander of the current Expedition 41 to the ISS, were shot as the station passed over Israel from a height of 268 miles.
Oholei Torah Holds Father and Son Melava Malka
This past Motzei Shabbos the Oholei Torah pre1-A, 1st and 2nd grades had their annual Father and Son Melava Malkah. Unique to this year, is that each of the three grades, now have 5 parallel classes, totaling 15 classes with over 350 students.
Menorah Parade Creates Buzz in NJ Towns
Chabad of Western Monmouth County, NJ, celebrated Chanukah on Monday, December 22, with a public Menorah lighting by Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornick at Marlboro Plaza. The giant Menorah lighting capped-off a parade of 50 cars adorned with custom-designed Chanukah Menorahs, popularizing the holiday through Marlboro and Manalapan Townships.
Newly-Built Shul Hosts Hey Teves Farbrengen
Noted author and Rov Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky of Crown Heights led a Farbrengen marking Hey Teves for the local Shluchim and Anash in Kingston, Pennsylvania.
Triple Siyum Harambam Celebrated in Montreal
The Lubavitch community of Montreal gathered on the 22nd of Kislev to celebrate a ‘triple’ Siyum Harambam: for the completion of the 3-Prokim-a-day, 1-Perek-a-day and Sefer Hamitzvos cycles.
French Diplomat Hosts Chanukah Party
Rabbi Mikhael Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish-French Community Center of New York, visited the French Consulate in Manhattan on the third night of Chanukah, where he lit the Menorah with Consul General Bertrand Lortholary and his staff.
Tokyo to Get Its First Kosher Restaurant
The first ever certified Kosher restaurant is set to open in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, next week, a culmination of the efforts of local Chabad Shluchim Rabbi Mendy and Chana Sudakevich.
Argentina’s President ‘Adopts’ Chabad Boy
Argentina’s President, Christina Fernández, has ceremoniously ‘adopted’ the son of a Lubavitch family in Buenos Aires as her ‘godson.’ The reason: to prevent him from turning into a ‘werewolf.’ Yair Tawil is the first Jewish boy ever to receive this honor, which until 2009 was only awarded to Catholic children.
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